Gaza, Dec. 22 (TNS): Israeli forces martyred two more Palestinian protesters during demonstrations along the Gaza Strip on Friday, as thousands more took part in protests in the coastal enclave and across the West Bank for the third straight week following US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
“Zakaria al-Kafarneh, 24, died after being shot in the chest east of Jabaliya (in northern Gaza),” a Gaza health ministry spokesman said in a statement. There was no immediate information on the second person’s identity.
Israeli army confirmed that live rounds had been fired at what it called “main instigators,” during the protest. “A hit was confirmed,” Zionist army spokesperson said.
The Gaza health ministry said that five or six other Palestinian protesters were shot with live ammunition.
The protests along the Gaza security fence took place in three main locations including Jabaliya, Khan Younis and Gaza City.
